Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain
Information about Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain Uses
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain is used in early-stage bladder cancer. It treats bladder cancer and also prevents it from coming back after bladder surgery.
How Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain works
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain is a type of bacteria. It works by activating the cells in the immune system which helps destroy cancer cells lining the bladder.
Available Medicine for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain
SII-Onco-BCGSerum Institute Of India Ltd
₹6451 variant(s)
Onco BcgCipla Ltd
₹7811 variant(s)
OncovacZydus Cadila
₹7121 variant(s)
Expert advice for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain helps treat bladder cancer and also prevents cancer from coming back after bladder surgery.
- It is put into your bladder through a tube by a doctor or nurse.
- Do not drink any liquid 4 hours before or 2 hours after you get this medicine.
- You will be asked to urinate immediately before and 2 hours after Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain is given to you.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking medicines for tuberculosis, other medications such as antibiotics or those that affect the immune system.